Ralph Sarich

Finders Resources has received the backing of some high-profile Perth investors in its opposition to a hostile takeover offer, with Euroz’s Tim Lyons, billionaire Ralph Sarich and Brettney Fogarty among a list of shareholders to have indicated they will not accept the 23-cents-a-share bid.

Accounting, auditing and advisory firm Pitcher Partners has made a move on its strategy to grow its presence in Perth by taking up residency at 12-14 The Esplanade, overlooking Elizabeth Quay.

Indonesian group Eastern Field Developments has extended the offer period for its hostile 23-cents-a-share bid for Finders Resources, while also raising a number of concerns with the copper miner’s supplementary target statement.

The Takeovers Panel has blocked a major shareholder of Finders Resources from accepting the recent takeover offer after the corporate watchdog submitted an application to the panel.

Industrial technology company Orbital Corporation has lowered its revenue guidance for the financial year by $4 million, following production delays to one of its new engine models.

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Sydney-based EG Funds Management has returned to Perth’s commercial property market, splashing more than $90 million in the past month on office properties in the CBD and Leederville.

Developers are pushing ahead with plans for new projects, hoping recent government initiatives aimed at stimulating the sector will help cushion any further COVID and economic blows.

Gary Dempsey Developments is set to take full ownership of a 1,500 square metre Scarborough block with uninterrupted ocean views after reaching an agreement with Cape Bouvard.

The updated WA ‘rich list’ shows the state’s iron ore magnates are moving far ahead of people who made their money in other industries.

Soaring valuations for tech companies and mining stocks have brought major shifts in this year’s list of WA wealth creators.

Nine medical research projects at the Perron Institute will receive a share of $1 million in funding from philanthropists Ralph and Patricia Sarich.

Resources billionaire Gina Rinehart has been named Australia’s wealthiest person for a third consecutive year, followed closely by fellow Western Australian and iron ore magnate Andrew Forrest.

WA has some very prominent philanthropists, detailed in our updated list of foundations, and there is a push to expand giving across the wider community.